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Visual art, comedy and performing arts
How to start a performance or a visual arts business in Northern Ireland.
Photography
What you need to know if you are starting up a photography business.
Music
Key considerations if you wish to turn an interest or talent for music into a business.
Protecting your creative work online: top tips
Simple tips to help you deal with copyright infringement and protect your images, designs and other creative work online.
Publishing and broadcasting
An overview of the UK's publishing and broadcasting sectors.
Creative industries
Business advice and guidance for Northern Ireland creative industries
Venues and musical events
Guidance on organising live events and the business requirements involved.
Arts and crafts
Information and guidance on starting up an arts and crafts business in Northern Ireland.
Cyber Essentials scheme
Introduction to Cyber Essentials, a UK certification scheme that helps businesses protect themselves against cyber threats.
Fair trading, accurate descriptions and Trading Standards
An introduction to fair-trading laws, accurate descriptions and the role of Trading Standards and how the rules apply to your business and what you must do.
Find out about public sector contracts in Northern Ireland
Find Northern Ireland public sector tenders and more contracts across the EU.
Additional rights for consumers when they make a complaint
There are additional rights for consumers when making a complaint that other traders do not have, including the right to ask for a repair or replacement.
Consumer Rights Act 2015 - what you need to know
Main considerations businesses need to know under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 relating to the sale of goods, provision of services and digital downloads.
Submitting new websites to search engines
Learn how to submit your website to a search engine and why this can help your website get found, and why you should avoid automated search engine submissions.
Segmenting your email marketing lists
How to ensure your marketing emails are sent to carefully targeted recipients by segmenting your lists and tailoring your email message to secure more sales.
TV, radio and cinema advertising
How radio, TV, and cinema advertising can help you reach your target audience, the costs you may incur and how to make the most from each of these mediums.
Get to know your customers
The benefits of improving your relationship with your customers by learning more about who they are and their purchasing behaviour.
What happens if I can't resolve a customer complaint?
What to do when you can't resolve a complaint with a customer including seeking advice from Consumerline and resolving through the small claims court.
What do I have to do if a customer complains?
Establish your responsibilities under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 when a customer complains about goods, services or digital content you have sold to them.
Your responsibilities at the time you sell goods
Find out your responsibilities when you sell goods, including describing them accurately and ensuring their quality, safety, durability and fitness for purpose.